When bloom season ends

The 2021 Open House is in the books!  I had so much fun and I hope those that came out had fun as well.  Our bloom percentage was very high - nearly every variety I have bloomed.

For the most part, bloom season has ended where I live (Central Virginia).  So what do you do with the dead blooms and stalks?  I recently recorded a video on the subject. 

You can access the link here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQQ6sPYoCMo

I typically let my leaves go wild until early July and then I trim them back about 8 inches.  If I notice leaf spot, I trim right away (and treat if necessary).  In the fall, I trim my leaves back to 6 inches.

As always, keeping a clean bed is important.  Rhizomes should be uncovered where they/the plant can at least get 6 hours of sun.  Old leaves and debris should be removed.  And weeds - they're a struggle to keep up with, but weed removal is a must.